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Allan Saint‑Maximin Leaves Club América After Alleging Racist Abuse of His Children

Club América voiced support, with teammates displaying a "Non au racisme" banner.

Overview

  • The Mexico City club announced his departure on Saturday in a social media message thanking the French winger.
  • Saint‑Maximin said on Instagram his children were targeted by racism in Mexico, and local media reported the incidents occurred at school without publicly disclosed details.
  • He did not feature in the team’s latest match, where his former teammates took the field behind an anti‑racism banner.
  • Coach André Jardine said the player struggled to adapt to life in Mexico and expressed regret over how the situation unfolded.
  • He joined in August 2025 and made roughly 15–16 appearances with three goals; Le Parisien reported a fee near $10 million and later said he is poised to join Lens, which has not been announced.